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375420HV141 Technical Profile © Application: Long Range Hunting | |||
Barrel Bore Diameter: | 0.367" | 9.320 mm | The diameter of the barrel from land to land. |
Barrel Groove Diameter: | 0.376" | 9.550 mm | The diameter of the barrel from groove to groove. |
Bullet Weight: | 420gr | 27.2g | Bullets are guaranteed to weigh within 0.25% of the stated weight. |
Bullet Length: | 2.40" | 61.050 mm | |
Tangent Ogive Length: | 1.39" | 35.323 mm | These dimensions are critical to consistent external ballistic performance and are held constant to within 0.005 mm (0.0002") |
Meplat Diameter: | 0.11" | 2.700 mm | |
Min Bullet Protrusion: | 1.48" | 37.690 mm | Add the case length to these numbers to determine the maximum and minimum cartridge overall length that is possible with this bullet. |
Max Bullet Protrusion: | 1.93" | 49.000 mm | |
Bullet does not conform to CIP and SAAMI for magazine length. | Check the magazine length of your rifle for suitability with this bullet. | ||
Maximum M/V: | 3500fps | 1,067 m/s | If the maximum muzzle speed is exceeded, dynamic stabilty problems may be encountered. |
Short Range Twist: | 7.4" / 189 mm or tighter | 20.3 Cal/length or tighter | Twist recommended if average hunting distances are 340 yards or 320 m. A tighter twist can be used. |
Twist: Sg = 1.5: | 8.0" / 205 mm | 22.0 Cal. in length | General hunting twist for average distances to 710 yards or 650 m. A tighter twist can be used. |
Minimum Twist: | 9" / 228.6 mm | 24.5 Calibers in length | The twist required for stable flight and good terminal performance further than 710 yds or 650 m. |
Minimum Impact Speed: | 1600fps | 488 m/s | At this impact speed, the bullet will open to at least double caliber. |
Calculated Ballistic Coefficient - G1 profile | |||
BC = 0.847 | 3500 fps to 2550 fps | 1,067 m/s to 777 m/s | BC values are calculated at standard Metro values and serve as a comparison between GSC bullets. Any comparison with the BC values of other manufacturers is not valid as there is currently no standard method in use between manufacturers. |
BC = 0.806 | 2550 fps to 1600 fps | 777 m/s to 488 m/s | |
BC = 0.815 | 1600 fps to 0 fps | 488 m/s to 0 m/s | |
Suitable Cartridges, with consideration of the above specifications: | |||
.375" Calibers | |||
NOTES | |||
A Gyroscopic Stability (Sg) greater than 1.1 is required for stable flight with HV and HP bullets. For hunting at average 710yds/650m, an Sg of up to 1.5 or more can be used. For longer distances the Sg can be decreased but never less than 1.1. | |||
*Note that Sg increases as twist tightens. *A 1:10" twist is tighter than a 1:12" twist within a given caliber only. *Twist rates given in caliber lengths can be compared across calibers. *Choose a bullet length best suited to your rifle twist and type of shooting. *When a bullet is specified for a given twist rate, it can also be used in any twist that is tighter. Using it in a slower twist than specified, is not advisable. *Some experimentation will be required to determine exact drop tables for your equipment and location. | |||